Miami (Ohio) made the 2026 Men's NCAA Tournament on March 15, but is being sent to the First Four in Dayton. Here's what's being said of the RedHawks:

Where Miami RedHawks basketball March Madness bracketology and predictions stand on Selection Sunday, when the 2026 NCAA Tournament bracket will be revealed.

But winning 31 games matters. Miami finished 37th in WAB despite not accumulating one Quad 1 victory, mostly due to away game domination. Miami (Ohio) beat teams like Air Force, UNC Asheville, Eastern Kentucky and Wright State on the road in non-conference play. It finished with 14 road wins alone this season.

It’s Miami Hurricanes vs. Missouri in March Madness to open its 2026 NCAA tournament men’s basketball bracket. Here’s what to know.

SMU coach Andy Enfield says the RedHawks are an outstanding team that deserves to be in the NCAA Tournament, and Miami critics can kick rocks.

"We've been to Miami Beach before when it was crazy, and we like it a lot more now," said Laasya Vemparala, noting the smaller crowds.

They were mocked by pundits across the nation, their schedule was scoffed at and when they finally lost, bubble teams saw renewed hope. But here is how you now refer to this year's Miami (Ohio) RedHawks: 2026 NCAA Tournament participants.

Former UNC standout Tyler Hansbrough on the Miami RedHawks: "I don't think they should've made the tournament."

No. 10 Missouri vs No. 7 Miami

Miami’s return to March Madness will start right here in Dayton. The RedHawks earned an at-large bid to the NCAA Tournament during Selection Sunday. After complete a perfect 31-0 regular season, Miami will meet SMU for the No.